in Washington, DC. Despite the tiny radio which had an output of only 6 watts, about the same as a small battery-powered torch, they managed to contact radio operators in Norway, even sending a telegram to congratulate King Haakon VII on his 75th birthday. Haugland played himself in the 1950 documentary film Kon-Tiki. Haugland died on 25 December 2009, and was the last living crew member who served on the Kon-Tiki expedition. Several foreign decorations resulted from Haugland's connection with the Kon-Tiki and a state visit in the postwar period. He was made a Knight of the 1st class of the Order of Vasa, Knight 1st Class of the Order of Dannebrog and Knight of the Icelandic Order of the Falcon. He was awarded the first class cross of the Federal Republic of Germany's Order of Merit, was appointed a Commander of the Belgian Order of Leopold and Companion of the Order of the Crown of Thailand. He was an officer of the Iranian Order of the Lion and the Sun, received the Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the Republic of Austria (1978) and the Peruvian Order of Merit for Distinguished Service. In 1988, Haugland was made Knight 1st Class of the Order of St. Olav for his efforts as a museum manager. He also received the Defence Medal with three stars. References Further reading Heyerdahl, Thor (1950). The Kon-Tiki Expedition. George Allen & Unwin. (Translated by F.H. Lyon) Scouting Round the World, John S. Wilson, first edition, Blandford Press 1959 Marks, L. (1998) Between Silk and Cyanide; A Codemaker's War 1941–1945. London, Harper Collins and New York, Simon & Schuster Obituary – Daily Telegraph 1917 births 2009 deaths People from Rjukan Norwegian Army personnel of World War II Norwegian Special Operations Executive personnel Royal Norwegian Air Force personnel Norwegian resistance members Norwegian explorers Directors of museums in Norway Recipients of the Croix de Guerre 1939–1945 (France) Recipients of the Legion of Honour Recipients of the War Cross with Sword (Norway) Knights First Class of the Order of Vasa Knights First Class of the Order of the Dannebrog Knights of the Order of the Falcon Companions of the Distinguished Service Order Recipients of the Military Medal Recipients of the Medal of Freedom Officers Crosses of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany Recipients of the Grand Decoration for Services to the Republic of